Reversible sash window



July 3, 1945- c. KELLIHER REVERSIBLE SASH WINDOW Filed Oct. 15, 194s Z'Sheets-Sheet 1 Car/fi BY ATTORNEY July 3, 1945. c. KELLIHER 2,379,528

REVERS IBLE SASH WINDOW Filed Oct. 15, 1943 z'sheets-sheet 2 Patented July 3, 1945 REVERSIBLE SASH WINDOW Charles Kelliher, New York, N. Y., assignor of 'giri'iy per cent to Edward R. Hosten, New York,

Application October 15,1943, Serial No. 506,367

' Claims.

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in a reversible sash window.

.More specifically,'the invention of a reversible sash window characterized by a window pivotally attached at its sides to a pair of strips which slidably engage the tracks at the sides of a window frame and arranged in a manner to permit the sash to be pivoted into a position in which its outer face will be directed inwards permitting the outer side to be easily cleaned from the inside of the building to which the window is applied.

Another object of the, invention proposes the provision of catches on the window sash cooD- erative with the strips for locking the sash and strips together as a unit in a manner to b slid as a unit relative to the window frame when so desired.

Still another object of the invention proposes the provision of plunger catches projecting from the pivot points of the sashes and cooperative Fig. 5is an enlarged partial vertical sectional view taken on the line 55 of Fig. 2.

Fig. 6 is a perspective view of one of the side strips, per se.

Fig. '7 is a perspective view of one of the window sashes, per se. 4 I Fig. 8 is a view similar to Fig. 3 but illustrating a modification of the invention. s

Fig. 9 is a vertical sectional view taken on the line 9-9 of Fig. 8. p

The reversible sash window according to this invention, is arranged in combination with a conwith complementary keeper openings formed in the window frame in a manner to support the window sash in various raised positions in the frame in conjunction with the conventional sash cords and weights or independently of these sash cords and weights.

Still further, the invention proposes the provision of a means for adjustably mounting the plunger catches so that they maybe extended to more rigidly engage the keeper openings in a manner tosecurely support the window sashes in the event the plunger catches should become worn away and tend to let the window sash slip downwards.

It is a further object of this invention to form a reversible sash window which is simple and durable and which may be manufactured and sold at a reasonable cost.

For further comprehension of the invention, and of the objects and advantages thereof, reference will be had to the following description and accompanying drawings, and .to the appended claims in which the various novel features of the invention are more particularly set forth.

In the accompanying drawings forming a material part of this disclosure- Fig. 1 is an inside elevational View of a window having reversible sashes constructed in accordance with this invention. y I

Fig. 2 is a vertical sectional view taken on the line 2-2 of Fig.1. i v

Fig. 3 is an enlarged partial vertical sectional view taken on the line 3-3;of Fig 2'.

Fig. 4 is a view looking in' the direction. of. the

line 4-4 of Fig. 3.

ventionally constructed window frame It! having the usual tracks at the sides thereof. A pair of side strips II for each of the window sashes l2, extend along the sides of the sashes and are slidably disposed in the tracks of the window frame l0. Metal weather strips l3 are disposed between the adjacent faces of the window sashes l2 and the side strips ll. These metal weather strips l3 are secured in position upon the side strips H by means of screws 14.

A tube I5 is extended through each side strip l I and itsrespective weather strip l3. Each of the tubes l5 formed at its outer end with an 'external flange Hi which'bears against the outer face of the side strip H.

Sash strips ll are pivotally mounted on the inner ends of the tubes l5. Each sash strip I1 is formed with an enlarged opening through which its respective tube extends. These sash strips H are rotatively maintained in position upon the tubes H) by means of nuts [8. The sides of the window sashes I2 are formed with enlarged openings l9 into which the nuts l8 extend. The free ends of the sash strips H are secured to the sides of the window sashes 12 by means of screws Zll. This permits the window sashes to be turned relative to the side strips l I, which are capable of only sliding'vertically in the tracks of the window frame l0. e

The weather strips I3 which are mounted on the side strips IJI'are each provided with inwardly extendingflange portions 2|. As shown in Fig. 6, these flange portions 2| consist of bottom inner portions and top outer portions which seat themselves in corresponding grooves Zi cut in the inner and outer faces of the window sashes l2. The relation of these flange portions 2| is such that it limits pivoting of thesashes to a direction in which the top of the sashes I2 move,

inwards asindicated by the dot and dash lines l2 in Fig. 2. 'Thismovement'brings the outer faceof the sash into the building permitting the outside of the glass to be washed from the inside of the building.

Catches 22 are provided for locking the sashes I2'and the side strips l I together as a unit to slide vertically in the tracks of the window frame Ill. These catches 22 are characterized by brackets 23 mounted across cutouts 24 formed in the top corners of the sashes I 2. Bolts 25 are slidably supported in. the brackets'23 and cooperative with complementary keeper openings 26 cut in the weather strips l3 and the side strips H. Handles 21 extend upwards from the bolts 25 through slots 28 formed in the brackets 23 and permit the bolts to be moved into positions in which they are disengaged from the keepers 26 so that the sashes l2 will be free to, be pivoted relative to the side strips H. coaxially mounted on the bolts 25 and operate be- Springs 29 are tween portions of the brackets 23 and the handles they engage the keepers 26.

Plunger catches 30 are slidably mounted in the tubes [5 and are engageable-with complementary keeper openings 3| formed in the tracks of the window frame It! for holding the window sashes in various elevated positions in the frame in conjunction With conventional sash cords and weights or independently of such cords and weights. The plunger catches 30 are urged into their operative positions by means of springs 32. These springs operate within the tubes l5 and between the inner face of the plunger catches 30 and a pin 33 mounted across the inner end of each of the tubes I5. The pins 33 in addition have their outer ends engaging grooves 34 cut in the nuts I8 for locking these nuts in position preventing them from turning relative to the tubes l5 and preventing the nuts from gripping the sash strips I1 and locking them against turning on the tubes [5.

The upwardly extending handles 2! of the catches of the top window sash project into complementary cavities 35 cut in the top of the window frame, in the closed position of this sash as shown in Fig. 1. i

The operation of this invention is as follows:

Normally the window sashes 12 will appear as shown in Fig. 1. ,Either of the sashes may be moved either 'up or down manually, and the 21 for urging the bolts 25 into positionsin which plunger catches 30 of the moved sash will jump in and out of the keeper openings 3!. When the desired elevation is reached the plunger catches 30 will seat themselves in the adjacent, keeper openings 31 and the springs 32 will exert a sumcient pressure to maintain the plunger catches in position in the openings 3| and maintain the sash against falling.

If it is desired to wash the outside of the glass of the sashes, it is merely necessary to release the catches 22 by moving inwards on the handles 21 to withdraw the bolts 25 from the keeper openings 26 against the action of the springs 29. The sash may then be pivoted in the direction of the arrow A on Fig. 2 exposing the outside face of the sash on the inside of the building.

In the modification of the invention shown in Figs. 8 and 9, provision ismade for adjusting the position of the plunger catches 30' with relation to the tubes [5 to compensate for wearing away of these plunger catches 30'. r

In this form of the invention the plunger catches 3B are slidably disposed in auxiliary tubes 40 which are threadedly engaged through the tubes 15. The pins 33' extend to the tubes IS. The inner ends ofthe auxiliary tubes 40 are prodis.

justed positions.

The springs 32' within the auxiliary tubes 40 operate between the inner faces of the plunger .catches 30 and the inner ends of the plugs 43 threadedly engaged into the inner ends of the auxiliary tubes 40. Turning of the plugs 43 relative to the auxiliary tubes 40 will adjust the tension of the springs 32. These plugs 43 are maintained against turning by means of lock nuts 44.

In other respects this form of the invention is similar to that previously shown and like reference numerals identify like parts in each of the several views.

While I have illustrated and described the preferred embodiments of my invention, it is to be understood that I do not limit myself to the precise constructions herein disclosed and the right is reserved to all changes and modifications coming within the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention,,what I claim as new and desire to secure by United States Letters Patent is:

1. In combination with a window fram a pair of side strips slidably mounted on the sides of said frame, a tube mounted through each of said strips and having an outer flange, a window sash for said Window frame, sash strips pivotally mounted on said tubes and attached to the sides of said window sash, fastening means on said tubes for'holding said sash strips from coming off, weather strips mounted on said side strips and cooperative with said sash, and catches for latching said sash and said pair of side strips together as a unit, and plunger catches mounted in and projecting from said tubes and engageable with keeper openings on said window frame.

2.- In combination with a window frame, a pair of side strips slidably mounted on the sides of said frame, a tube mounted through each of said strips and having an outer flange, a window sash for said window frame, sash strips pivotally mounted on said tubes and attached to the sides of said window sash, fastening means on said tubes for holding said sash strips from coming oiT, weather strips mounted on said side strips and cooperative with said sash, and catches for latching said sash and said pair of side strips together as a unit, and plunger catches mounted in and projecting from said tubes and engageable with keeper openings on said window frame, and springs within said tubes urging said plunger catches into operative position, cooperative with said keeper openings.

3. In combination with a window frame, a pair of side strips slidably mounted on the sides of said frame, a tube mounted through each of said strips and having an outer flange, a windowsash for said window frame, sash strips pivotally mounted on said tubes and attached to the sides of said window sash, fastening means on said tubes for holding said sash strips from coming off, weather strips mounted on said side strips and cooperative with said sash, and catches for latching said sash and said pair of side strips together as a unit, and plunger catches mounted in and projecting from said tubes and engageable with keeper openings on said window frame, and means for adjusting the extension of said plunger catches with relation to said tubes to compensate for wearing away of the plunger catches.

4. A reversible sash window having a window frame formed with vertical tracks slidably supporting a pair of spaced side strips between which a window sash is mounted, tubes mounted through said side strips and window sash turnably supporting said sash between said side strips, flanges formed on the outer ends of said tubes and engaging said side strips, nuts mounted on the inner ends of said tubes and engaging said window sash, plungers extending from the outer ends of said tubes and selectively engageable with complementary keeper openings formed in the adjacent faces of said window frame for holding said sash in various raised positions, expansion springs mounted in said tubes for urging said plungers into extended operative positions, and

means for holding said springs in position in said tubes and for retaining said nuts from being tightened onto said tubes and clamping said window sash against turning.

5. A reversible sash window having a window frame formed with vertical tracks slidably supporting a pair of spaced side strips between which a window sash is mounted, tubes mounted through said side strips and Window sash turnably supporting said sash between said side strips,

flanges formed on the outer ends of said tubes and engaging said side strips, nuts mounted on the inner ends of said tubes and engaging said window sash, plungers extending from the outer ends of, said tubes and selectively engageable with complementary keeper openings formed in the adjacent faces of said window frame for holding said sash in various raised positions, expansion springs mounted in said tubes for urging said plungers into extended operative positions, and means for holding said springs in position in said tubes and for retaining said nuts. from being tightened onto said tubes and clamping said window sash against turning, comprising pins extending across the inner ends of said tubes and against which said springs engage and having their ends extended from the sides of said tube and engaging complementary grooves formed in said nut.

CHARLES KELLIHER. 

